Glaucoma Nurse Specialist and Pre-operative Nurse (Ophthalmology)

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Bournemouth seeks a Glaucoma Nurse Specialist to join their Ophthalmology service. The role involves managing a defined caseload of patients and leading nurse-led clinics. Candidates should have NMC registration and experience in Ophthalmology. Training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for professional development. Competitive salary and support within a multidisciplinary team are offered.

Qualifications

• 3 years clinical experience within Ophthalmology.
• Evidence of teaching in practice.
• Experience of undertaking pre-operative assessment of patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing expertise for a defined caseload of Ophthalmology patients.
• Lead and run nurse-led clinics.
• Provide education for patients and healthcare personnel.

Skills

NMC UK Registered Nurse

Ophthalmology Practitioner Training

Teaching skills

Leadership skills

IT literacy

Education

1st level degree or working towards

Physical Examination of the Adult Course

Recognised pre-operative assessment course

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Glaucoma Nurse Specialist and Pre-operative Nurse (Ophthalmology)

The closing date is 20 October 2025

A very exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic nurse to join our Glaucoma service within Ophthalmology at UHD. We are seeking an experienced NMC registered nurse with experience of working within Ophthalmology and pre-operative assessment. The candidate must have relevant clinical experience in ophthalmology, however, specialist support and training will be provided to the successful candidate.

We are looking for a motivated person who is willing to develop and become an autonomous practitioner within the Glaucoma team, helping to meet the demands of the service and needs of the patients. They will be working within an experienced and patient focused multidisciplinary team.

The suitable candidate will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and must be a committed professional who strives to ensure excellent standards of care are provided to all patients.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist nursing expertise, facilitating evidence-based, patient-centred care and assessment for a defined caseload of Ophthalmology patients. This may include, but is not limited to, clinics of new and follow-up patients, post-operative reviews and telephone follow-up clinics.

To lead and run own nurse-led clinics, including clinics in Swanage as required.

To participate in the development, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of eye unit service policies and protocols with respect to the Ophthalmology service.

To act as a resource and to provide education for patients and health care personnel, as directed by the Consultant and senior nurse.

Analyses and interprets patient history and examination, presenting symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information and formulates a patient management plan using specialist knowledge.

Carries out a defined range of diagnostic tests, often using highly developed physical skills, such as slit lamp, biometry, auto-refraction, intraocular pressure, Shirmers's test, Pachymetry test, perimetry test and systems-based physical examination

Uses sound judgment and analytical skills in relation to the assessment and management of patients, using critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision-making.

Please see further information in the Job Description and Personal Specification.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and person specification, please refer to the documents attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC UK Registered Nurse/ HCPC registered or AP equivalent (Orthoptist)
• Foundation in Ophthalmology
• 1st level degree or working towards
• Physical Examination of the Adult Course Degree
• Ophthalmology Practitioner Training (Levels 1-3)
• Recognised pre-operative assessment course

Experience

• 3 years clinical experience within Ophthalmology
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary working
• Evidence of teaching in practice
• Experience of undertaking pre operative assessment of patients
• IT literacy using a range of current and relevant packages Medisight, EPR,E-camis
• Teaching, coaching and presentation skills
• Leadership skills (change management, planning and prioritisation, problem solving
• Commitment to personal development and development of others
• Ability to assess need for and interpret ophthalmology related investigation and tests relevant to the glaucoma patient

Knowledge

• Developments in ophthalmology initiatives and treatments at national and local levels particularly Glaucoma, pre-assessment and Oculoplastics
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working with aseptic techniques
• Ability to assess need for and interpret Ophthalmology related investigations and tests - visual fields. Sound general medical knowledge - with particular knowledge of Ophthalmic diseases
• Carries out a defined range of diagnostic tests, often using highly developed physical skills, such as slit lamp, biometry, auto-refraction, intraocular pressure, Shirmers's test, Pachymetry test, perimetry test and systems-based physical examination

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
• Proactive approach
• Ability to enthuse others
• Credibility within a multidisciplinary team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital-Eye Outpatient Department

Royal Bournemouth Hospital-Eye Outpatient Department